Oxford Neuroscientist: Why Men Are Tired, Stressed & Ageing Faster Than Ever Before - Russell Foster

Oxford Neuroscientist: Why Men Are Tired, Stressed & Ageing Faster Than Ever Before - Russell Foster

What if poor sleep is quietly damaging your hormones, mental health, productivity, relationships, and even shortening your life? Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep, circadian rhythms, and the body clock. His pioneering research has transformed our understanding of how sleep affects physical health, mental wellbeing, hormones, performance, ageing, and disease. In this episode, Russell shares decades of scientific insight in a clear, practical way, helping us understand why sleep is one of the most powerful and overlooked pillars of long-term health. In this episode, we explore the latest sleep science, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep quality, deep sleep, REM sleep, men’s health, hormones, testosterone, stress, anxiety, depression, shift work, night shifts, morning routines, chronotypes, early birds vs night owls, biological clocks, sleep recovery, catching up on sleep, melatonin, sleep tablets, sleep supplements, alcohol and sleep, screen time, blue light, podcasts for sleep, audiobooks before bed, optimal performance, cognitive function, productivity, longevity, and practical sleep tips to improve your sleep tonight. Whether you’re struggling with poor sleep, waking during the night, working shifts, or simply want to optimise your health and performance, this conversation is packed with evidence-based advice you can put into practice immediately. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Sleep Theories in Science 02:52 Is Sleep More Important Than Diet? 03:24 Why Some Feel They Can Live on 5 Hours of Sleep 05:23 Biological Signs of Poor Sleep 08:10 Can You Prescribe Better Sleep for Health Issues? 09:25 Margaret Thatcher’s Poor Sleep Consequences 11:27 Can You Catch Up on Sleep? 12:40 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Abnormal Sleep Routine 16:09 Are You a Morning Person By Nature or Nurture? 19:24 Is Society Bad for Natural Night Owls? 20:36 Importance of Morning Structure for Sleep Health 22:01 Differences in How Men Vs Women Sleep 24:05 What Bad Sleep Does to the Male Body 27:15 Sleep Deprivation & Mental Health 29:22 Waking Up Stressed in the Night 35:43 How Damaging Are Night Shifts? 40:47 Simple & Practical Strategies for Night Shift Workers 43:15 Best Time of Day for Most Demanding Tasks 44:52 Melatonin & Sleep Tablets 53:25 Do Any Supplements Help With Sleep? 55:57 Using Alcohol to Wind Down & Relax 57:15 Using Podcasts or Audiobooks to Fall Asleep 59:26 Light from Screens Before Bed 1:00:55 One Thing to Improve Tonight 1:01:34 Where to Find Russell Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RUSSELLFOSTERMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #sleep #menshealth #podcast

Britain’s Wildest DJ: 30 Years in the Party Scene, Addiction & Recovery (DJ Fat Tony)

DJ Fat Tony has partied with Freddie Mercury, the Beckhams, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. It all came crashing down with a severe drug addiction that induced psychosis. Tony joins Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to open up about his health and the DJ lifestyle in the 80s compared with today. This is a conversation that shows how men can make changes that really make a long-term health difference. In this episode, we discuss lifestyle, sleep, workouts, brain health, men's general health, Tony's addiction and recovery journey, how men can support other addicts, how society's perspectives on masculinity have changed since the 80s, as well as playing a new game called 'Listen When...' Timestamps: 00:00 Tony’s DJ Lifestyle 02:54 Breakfast & Gym Training 04:22 DJ’s Sleep Habits 05:08 How Tony Keeps His Brain Healthy 05:53 How Tony Defines Success Today 07:52 Drugs Give False Happiness 10:27 How the Drug Addiction Began 13:14 UK’s Shifting Drinking Culture 15:06 Tony’s Lowest Moment 16:07 The Turning Point 20:37 How to Support an Addict 22:01 How the Body Changes During Recovery 26:19 Biggest Surprise in Recovery 28:02 Falling Off the Wagon 30:31 THE WHEEL OF HEALTH! 35:08 Masculinity in the 80s Vs Now 40:42 Tony’s Message to Younger Men 45:09 LISTEN WHEN! 47:42 Tony’s Health Goals 48:29 One Piece of Advice for Men 49:35 Where to Find DJ Fat Tony Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-DJFATTONY Get Tony's New Book! https://www.waterstones.com/book/recover-me/dj-fat-tony/tara-day/9780349450629 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #podcast #dj

Doctor Ranks Every Testosterone Supplement: Worst to Best

The world of supplements is confusing and filled with contradictory information. How can men know if the supplements promising testosterone increases online are beneficial or a waste of money? NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster tests the most popular testosterone supplements and gives his honest ranking. Dr Jeff Foster explores the evidence for ashwagandha, shilajit, tongkat ali, creatine, turkesterone, lion's mane, fenugreek, D-aspartic acid and tribulus terrestris (as well as vitamins like vitamin D) and puts them in a tier list based on their effectiveness in increasing testosterone levels for men. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Ashwagandha 02:06 Shilajit 03:30 Tongkat Ali 05:02 Vitamins 06:28 Creatine 09:02 Turkesterone 10:39 Lion’s Mane 11:54 Fenugreek 13:27 D-Aspartic Acid 14:26 Tribulus Terrestris 16:12 Final Thoughts & Advice Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-SUPPLEMENTRANK MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #testosterone #menshealth #supplements

We Put Russell Howard Through Our Ultimate Men’s Health Test

Russell Howard has spent decades making Britain laugh, but what do his blood test results reveal about the man behind the comedy? One of Britain’s most successful comedians, Russell Howard, joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to explore his blood test results and have a candid conversation about health, happiness, vulnerability, and what it really takes to stay well while living life on the road. Known for his sharp observations and infectious positivity, Russell opens up about everything from being married to a doctor and navigating the endless stream of health advice online, to the habits that help him stay physically and mentally healthy during demanding tours. Along the way, Dr Jeff breaks down Russell’s blood test results, including some surprising cholesterol numbers, and separates health facts from fiction. In this episode, we discuss Russell’s relationship with health and wellbeing, what he’s learned from being married to a doctor, why he’s vulnerable to health misinformation and wellness trends, the five things he does to stay healthy on tour, Russell’s surprising cholesterol results, testosterone and men’s hormones, why men should feel comfortable crying, the connection between comedy and mental health, finding balance in a high-pressure career, ageing well, and much more… Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Five Brilliant, Healthy Things 05:26 Movement On Stage 06:54 Being Married to a Doctor 07:37 Russell’s Blood Test Results 21:39 Russell Reflects on His Results 22:37 Daily Routine on Tour 23:44 Sleep as a Parent 24:42 Russell’s Stress Tolerance as a Comedian 25:59 Coming Down After a Show 28:12 Pre-Show Routine 29:04 The Psychology of Stand-up Comedians 30:48 How Reviews Impact Comedians 34:50 Grown Men Crying 38:25 Don’t Tell The Algorithm 40:51 Has Social Media Changed Comedy? 43:57 Protecting Young People From Social Media 47:15 Using Comedy to Make Serious Points 50:12 Comedy’s Impact on Mental Health 53:55 Best & Worst Gig 55:25 Russell’s One Piece of Advice for Men 56:33 Where to Find Russell Howard Get the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RUSSELLHOWARD Follow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcast https://facebook.com/drjefffoster https://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastListen to Man Alive: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A4wuGuqnetkeBwxPdcyqn https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-alive-with-dr-jeff-foster/id1849695640 MAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #russellhoward #comedian #menshealth

3 Years On TRT & Rebuilding After Hitting Breaking Point (Made In Chelsea's Ryan Libbey)

When a life-threatening labour caused his partner serious health issues, Ryan took care of her and their new child. He stayed strong for as long as he could, but eventually burned out and hit rock bottom. How did he rebuild himself? Ryan Libbey is a podcaster as well as a former Made in Chelsea star and personal trainer. He joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to discover his blood test results and to open up about his experience on TRT and the role it played in helping him be the best partner and Dad he could be. In this episode we discuss fitness for new Dads, Ryan's extreme endurance challenges, Ryan's blood test results and testosterone journey, how Ryan rebuilt himself after his lowest moments mentally, and what his health goals are for the next decade. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Training & Diet as a New Dad 03:16 Ryan’s Fitness Advice for New Dads 05:54 Training for Endurance Challenges 08:33 Rating Ryan’s Health Out of 10 11:07 Ryan’s Blood Test Results 19:10 Ryan’s TRT Journey 31:20 The Mental Pressure of Being a Dad 35:54 Reflecting on Ryan’s Lowest Moments 40:35 Practical Changes That Helped 43:03 Advice to Struggling Men 45:04 Health Goals for the Next Decade 47:04 Where to Find RyanGet the same blood test as our celebrity guests: https://www.joinvoy.com/trt/testosterone-blood-test?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=manalive-RYANLIBBEYFollow Man Alive: https://instagram.com/manalivepodcasthttps://facebook.com/drjefffosterhttps://tiktok.com/man.alive.podcastMAN ALIVE is presented by Voy. #menshealth #mentalhealth #endurancetraining